Seraphine's POV
The sun’s golden rays danced through the trees, making the water shimmer. I was sitting on a flat stone, half-held by Darius, my heart slowing after our kiss. Then I saw his familiar, cheeky smile.
"Darius, don't you dare—" I started, but it was too late.
He lifted me effortlessly, and with a loud splash, we tumbled into the unexpectedly deep water. I shrieked, but laughter and surprise were faster. The water hit my face, cold and fresh. My hair instantly grew heavy, and my clothes clung to me.
When I surfaced, gasping, Darius was right beside me. His hair was plastered, his eyes sparkling with laughter.
"You are absolutely—!" I spluttered, grabbing water and splashing it into his face. "You're insane! How could you?!"
"Probably," he replied, his voice husky with laug
